1804: born in Edo. His father Hamazaki Chôkichi is a dekata
at the shibai jaya Izumiya, located in the Ichimuraza.
His mother is the daughter of a farmer living in the district of Kameido.
His first stage name is Sawamura Seishi I.

Sawamura Gennosuke III was a good 19th century tachiyaku actor,
who was also able to perform female roles if needed and excelled in wajitsu.
He was born and trained in Edo but achieved fame in Kamigata.